In a highly-anticipated match, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona hosts Deportivo Alavés, with both teams vying to climb the La Liga standings. Espanyol's recent form is on the upswing, having secured three consecutive wins, while Alavés looks to bounce back from a two-match losing streak. Fans will be eager to see Espanyol's key striker Raúl de Tomás in action, who has been in top form, scoring in his last two outings.